What if, indeed, we incentivized doctors to keep us healthy instead of paying them only for their services when we’re already sick?

Would this new approach bring changes to the way doctors, hospitals and pharma companies deal with their clients?

That’s probably the day when you’ll see doctors put more emphasis on the importance of eating right and doing your regular exercise, rather than scribbling down one medical procedure/prescription after the other.

With this collection of guy-friendly podcasts, I hope you have an awesome guy time.

And by now you should have realized that yes, women are always right, even about men.

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2. Rich20Something

Are you ambitious, driven, and ready to take on the challenge of starting your own business?

Business guru Daniel DiPiazza might have a thing or two to help you launch the next big thing in the online trade. Take it from the expert and get tips to level up your startup.

Rich20Something podcast believes that the world has changed dramatically. Doing well at school and playing by the rules might not be enough to give you success or the life that you’ve always dreamed of.

And today, success is more and more about guts and innovation – being your own boss and allowing yourself to create something valuable.

Listen to interesting interviews and gain priceless takeaways.

The podcast targets millennial entrepreneurs or those struggling to find their inner strength. People on a quest to improve their businesses and their lives in general.

15. Lore

“All of the material is from documented stories or historical events. Some are ancient and some are modern, but they are all factual in the sense that people reported these things and believed they were true,” claims Aaron Mahnke, creator of Lore.

Personally, I wouldn’t say it’s scary and therefore wouldn’t classify it under the horror genre.

It’s more of an informational kind of storytelling – much like an audio tour back to the origins of your fears.

Lore attempts to answer the question, “Why are we afraid?”

Lore seeks to explain these fears of dark places, things, people or creatures through the eyes of history, legends and folklores.

4. CBS Evening News

Get the latest news at the end of the day in a matter of 20-40 minutes with Jeff Glor.

From the flagship evening television news program of CBS News in the US, this weeknight newscast provides insight and original reporting of the most relevant events and stories here and around the world.

7. BBC Global News Podcast

The biggest international broadcaster in the world brings you this compilation of news and analysis from mainstays of The BBC World Service such as World Update, Newshour, Newsday, The Newsroom, and Outside Source.

It’s a must-listen if you want to be the first to know what’s going on around the globe.

13. Story of the Day: NPR

Interesting news and topics you shouldn’t miss delivered in compact 5-10 minute episodes – these are NPR’s daily top stories.

A collection of extraordinary, unconventional, funny or poignant stories to engage and inform you every day.

Add this to your cant-miss podcasts for the day.

Listen to one of the latest episodes about the #MeToo movement and how interviewee Heather Mac Donald, author of The Diversity Delusion slams the movement in America as “extremely deluded and ignorant.”

14. TIME’s The Brief

TIME’s probably one of the most prolific sources of all kinds of news.

The news magazine/website’s story format appeals to a lot of people in America and around the world.

Brought to you by TIME.com, this podcast gives you access to the top stories you should be hearing today.

It’s a spoken edition of articles authored by adroit TIME journalists.

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15. PRI’s The World

For immigrants living in the US who feel that commercial media isn’t providing enough international news, or if you’re someone who just wants to know what’s going on in the outside world, this is definitely for you.

Public Radio International’s Marco Werman and his team bring you this podcast packed with interesting news beyond US borders.

Runtime is a rich 50 minutes every weekday.

Being au courant about international news is a constant reminder that we all live “in a small world after all.”

3. Magic Lessons

“Mothers are the members of society who need to be given the most permission to be able to do the things that ignite their own souls.”

Above is a quote by Elizabeth “Liz” Gilbert. She’s the author of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, and host of Magic Lessons podcast.

Magic Lessons is easily one of the best podcasts for moms.

At the beginning of every episode, Liz beautifully talks about what “magic lessons” mean to her, “the extra nudge we need when we’re feeling stuck in our creative lives.”

It’s amazing how this podcast enlightens listeners and makes them aware of the importance of creativity and engaging in it, and how “malignant” it is not to.

It talks about fear being the primary hindrance to creative work and discusses procrastination and perfectionism as being forms of fear.

Who knew, right?

Anyway, Dr. Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston and author of four No.1 New York Times Bestsellers, was on the show.

She’s an expert on issues about fear and vulnerability – her TED Talk making it to the top 5 most viewed with over 30 million views!

I can’t seem to stop quoting verbatim because there’s just a lot of meaty stuff here.

So here’s what Dr. Brown said on the show, “If you ask me now what creativity is, it is, for me, the way I share my soul with the world. And without it, I am not okay. And without having access to everyone else’s, we are not okay.”

Nothing could be truer.

People forget how essential creativity is to human life – to the human soul – to moms!

Listening to this podcast gave me that desire to actually start writing whatever it is that I’ve been putting off for weeks now. So, thanks Magic Lessons!

It’s definitely food for the soul and fuel for your hidden or forgotten passions.

Before you turn away and claim that you have no creative bone in your body, research has already proven you wrong.

There’s no such thing as a non-creative person. Everyone has creativity in them; you just need to put it to use.

And yes, I shamelessly got that from the podcast as well.

So moms, tap into your inner creativity today and don’t lose your sanity! Learn how with this podcast.

6. Beauty and the Vlog

Women who dream of having their own famous fashion vlog must listen to this podcast.

The show’s host Erika Vieira used to be involved in sales and marketing for real estate and software company.

But since her heart was more into fashion, she and her younger sister decided to launch an apparel line. From then on everything she learned about sales and marketing is now being poured into her apparel business.

In Beauty and the Vlog podcast, Erika shares everything she learned with the hope of helping other women achieve success too.

Her podcast features experts that share tips and tricks on how to make their fashion business grow. Or, if you simply want to learn more about fashion and beauty, check out this podcast.

If you’re a budding fashion entrepreneur, there are many episodes that will help you accelerate your success.

If you want to be a YouTube sensation in the field of fashion and beauty, Erika Vieira is here to help!

Listen to them and you’ll be amazed how professional yet funny they are.

If you’re a woman who just feels tired, frustrated or anxious, you definitely have to check this out! You’ll find so much inspiration that you’ll forget about your distractions and apprehensions in life.

The show features bosses who were able to build businesses they love.

One great thing about Being Boss is that it’s not just a podcast. It has grown into a community where webinars, live hang-outs, in-person meet-ups and vacations take place.

1. StarTalk

Some of us view science topics as something too serious. Others even find themselves dozing off while watching science shows on TV.

But, this podcast is way too different. It’s too informative and too hilarious at the same time.

In fact, Rolling Stone in 2014 included StarTalk in their list of “The 20 Best Comedy Podcasts Right Now.”

Neil deGrasse Tyson loves to talk about sci-fi films and what these movies contain that don’t adhere to the principles of science facts.

One of the episodes features James Cameron whom he interviews about the films Avatar, Alien, Terminator and Titanic. The episode is titled “The Spirit of Exploration, with James Cameron”.

They discuss about Cameron’s enthusiasm for science and how he used this in his box-office hit movies. They also talk about Cameron’s journey down the Marianas Trench, the deepest point on the Earth’s oceans.

The show gets even more interesting and funnier with the inclusion of “Outer Space or Underwater” game.

This is when the host reveals some characteristics of a creature. Then his guests will determine if it’s a creature from underwater or outer space.

4. Talk Nerdy

She shares her conversations with interesting people who also have a wealth of knowledge about interesting things.

Her weekly episodes would have various guests from different fields of science. Every episode is worth listening as it gives the audience a new glimpse on anything worth knowing.

Her guests may range from an environmental journalist, medical entomologist, a famous television host or a best-selling author.

If you haven’t listened to Cara from Talk Nerdy, try listening to at least one episode.

For a good start, listen to the one with Scientific American’s editor named Michael Lemonick.

Their conversation revolves around Michael’s book titled “The Perpetual Now: A story of amnesia, memory, and love.” It’s a story of a woman who suffered from encephalitis.

In this episode, Michael and Cara discusses about how amazing the human brain is. Together they discuss about people whose brain was damaged or injured for some reason, but upon recuperation left many brain experts in awe.

Abumrad used to be a writer and music composer before he started creating the show Radiolab. His co-host, Krulwich, is known for his special knack in explaining complicated science topics with much clarity and enthusiasm.

With Radiolab, you’ll gain a different way of looking at strange things.

11. Quirks and Quarks

In 2005, the show became the first major show from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to be available in podcast form.

Today the show is hosted by Bob McDonald who makes conversations with scientists from different parts of the world. The show focuses on topics about science, medicine, environment and technology.

If you’re in for some serious listening about any stuff related to science, this podcast show will be worth your time. What it lacks in humor and fun that are present in other podcast shows, it makes up for in substance.

When it comes to content and reliability of sources, this show is a champion.

15. Big Picture Science

The people behind Big Picture Science aim to convey why science knowledge matters to us in our everyday lives.

It addresses the “so what?” aspect of relaying recent updates in science.

All episodes are also geared at enabling their listeners to develop critical thinking. The show helps listeners sort out the difference between science and pseudoscience.

If you haven’t tried listening to it, try “Plan of a Hack” episode. It’s a story about the original hackers in a time when computers, smartphones and other digital information were non-existent or not yet fully available.

So what’s there to hack? Listen to this podcast episode and you’ll find out.

It’s preferable, really. Being proficient with the latest gadgets and software will give you the edge both at work and in day-to-day tasks.

In order for my relatives to stop saying “Get off that computer” and for me to earn the title “The Computer Gal” among them, I had to do more than just play Warcraft III all day.

Modern technology is evolving at an exponential rate. There’s no way of keeping up with it without regularly absorbing new information.

So, why not turn the weekday commute into time well spent by listening to a tech podcast?

Without further ado, here are the 17 tech podcasts that will make every geek’s CPU turbo boost. They’re not listed in any particular order, so give them each a test listen.

1. The WAN Show

Let’s start with the obvious one.

The WAN (Weekly Analysis & News) Show is mainly hosted by Linus Sebastian and Luke Lafreniere, and occasionally, a couple of other tech guys. Linus’ YouTube channel is arguably the most popular tech channel on the platform.

Every week, the duo gives their listeners insight into the latest news from the IT industry.

They’re not afraid to speak their mind, and they never hesitate to discuss sensitive topics.

For example, Linus Sebastian himself is known to question Apple’s design philosophy. He accepts nothing less than perfection from any product that he’s reviewing.

It’s a straightforward tech podcast with entertaining hosts and many, many inside jokes.

2. Reply All

Reply All is a tech podcast about the Internet. More precisely, about how people shape the Internet and how the Internet shapes people.

On occasions, the hosts, PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, help their listeners solve unusual tech-related problems.

But don’t expect only high-level tech lingo on this podcast. As one of the reviewers noticed – Reply All is a podcast that tells gorgeous, painfully human stories that happen to have bits of technology sprinkled in.

This awarded tech podcast airs weekly, and it’s available on many platforms.

Also, it’s extremely well produced, and the episodes last anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes.

Whether with family or friends, it’s a great way to unwind and relax. Everyone needs that break from the drudgery of everyday life.

It is an exciting time and a most-needed chance for a change of environment.

Now, you’ve exhausted the playlists on your phone, and everyone’s not really in the mood for music or talking. Before attempting an awkward ice-breaker, put on an exciting podcast and grab everyone’s attention!

Most people like listening to music.

Well, I do. Everyone knows a particular song, and they sing together or nod along with the beat.

But when you play an exciting podcast, besides intriguing most people, you educate and invite interaction. Even a 15-minute podcast on your road trip could give you more than you know- a new insight, an idea, laughs, tears, and maybe even shivers.

And if you’re driving solo, listening to a great host’s dulcet tones could make you feel less lonely.

Laugh, agree, disagree, get sentimental, or quietly wonder. There’s a whole list of podcasts waiting for you to check out on your next road trip!

Here are my favorites! (In no particular order and depending on my mood or the company that I’ve got)

1. A Thousand Things to Talk About

I know, right? The first time I listened to one of her episodes, the intro music reminded me of Plant vs. Zombies, too!

But I swear the topics are not nearly as bizarre as zombies. The discussions are so easily relatable to everyone.

This brief and straightforward two-to-three-minute podcast is great for all types of listeners.

It’s perfect because it answers seemingly simple everyday questions anyone would ask. The talented host, Andrea Parrish, comes up with very interesting comments and facts you wouldn’t have thought of.

There’d be topics like “stupid jokes” and then she starts talking about how groaning at “Dad jokes” is about as satisfying as a good laugh. Wow, I hadn’t thought of it that way but it’s true.

There are over 500 different episodes and topics to choose from and you could easily skim through 10 episodes in less than an hour. Nice.

Andrea’s rich and fruity voice will keep you listening on and on.

Oddly, her manner of speaking reminds me (again) of Ms. Perky (Allison Janney) in 10 Things I Hate About You. Whatever, you should see that old-but-gold movie.

And since I’ve already deviated from the topic, seriously, check it out for yourself and tell me my ears are lying.

2. 60-Second Science (Scientific American)

You don’t have to be a geek to love a little bit of science trivia every now and then.

In elementary school, we were taught that science is everywhere and in everything. Science is generally a fascinating subject, especially if you’re listening to Christopher Intagliata.

Chris is one of the hosts for 60-Second Science podcast, along with Karen Hopkin, Jason G. Goldman, and Steve Mirsky, to mention a few. He’s the senior producer of Science Friday and was a 2015 Woods Hole Ocean Science Journalism fellow, an opportunity given to professionals in the field of science productions.

I didn’t even have to see his face – I instantly, irrevocably, fell for his voice!

Man, that smart science guy with a beautiful voice would be all you want to listen to all day. I certainly would.

I just got dreamy-eyed listening to him to talk about tooth tartar!

That’s easily why 60-Second Science makes it on my list of best podcasts for road trips.

So what are you waiting for? Get your quick one-minute dose of science on your next road trip with Chris on 60-Second Science.

Or visit the main page, Scientific American and select Science Talk if you prefer lengthier 10-40 minute audio clips.

Topics included are Health, Mind, Sustainability, Tech and The Sciences.

You’d also have the option of downloading the talks on MP3 format for free right from the site itself.

So if you’re not sure about internet access on the road, best to download it before the trip.

3. Lovett or Leave It

According to Charlie Chaplin, “A day without a laugh is a day wasted.”

Well, the same could be said about road trips. What better way to start a long drive than with lots of ha-has!

There’s no question that laughter is good for the soul, and for the body, and for everyone!

Podcaster Jon Lovett, a former political speechwriter-turned-comedian will keep you laughing along with his live audience.

Jon’s experience at the White House as Obama’s former speechwriter gives him a clear understanding about what goes around in politics. This also makes it almost natural for him to unapologetically rag and poke fun at personalities who make the headlines.

The satire goes on for about an hour and you’ll get to hear participation from other comedians, journalists or actors on the panel show.

There’s so much variety in the episodes – games, funny impressions, audience participation, and dramatic readings.

If you’re on a long trip, an hour could go by in a jiffy just listening to this hilarious recording. He could get ruthless so it’s kind of like a guilty pleasure you’d want to indulge in.

A quick bit about the host: Did you know that Jon Lovett allegedly officiated the first same-sex marriage in the White House in secret?

That, too, against the Obama administration policy at that time. Now that takes guts!

7. One Bizarre Podcast

Imagine, it’s late afternoon and you’ve been on this long monotonous ride for hours.

Everyone in the car is either sleeping or dozing off. You’re just watching out for one more spectacle through the car window before thinking to join them in slumber, as the endless landscapes along the road have started to look dull and uninteresting.

You get your moment and before you know it, it’s over just like that.

The sunset is gone in but a matter of minutes and the world around you turns dark and dull once more.

You struggle at the thought that you’d still have to go on like this for an hour more or so. This was not the kind of road trip that you had in mind, but everyone’s all beat up and snoring.

You can’t sleep either, because your mind is restless surrounded by this deafening quietness.

I just painted you a scene as poetically as I can, but that place is actually bad and I’ve been there.

You feel like you’re about to go crazy with boredom and you feel helpless, shifting in your seat every two seconds.

Well if you must go crazy, One Bizarre Podcast is there to the rescue – that is, to indulge you. Plug those earphones in and listen to things as bizarre as they get.

Hosts Kaity Heart and Blaquie O talk about random stuff such as megalodons, spirit photography, ouija boards, and zombies, not lacking in sense of humor and laughs, of course. I swear you’ll hear Kaity laughing 80% of the time!